In 2016, California's Poverty Rate Was

question 26

Multiple Choice

In 2016, California's poverty rate was

• A) 8.5 percent.
• B) 12.9 percent.
• C) 14.3 percent.
• D) 19.6 percent.

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Definitions:

Loneliness

The subjective feeling of being alone or isolated, regardless of the actual level of social contact or support.

Close Friends

Relationships characterized by a high degree of trust, intimacy, and mutual respect, often formed through shared experiences over time.

Need to Belong

The need to belong is a fundamental human motivation to form and maintain strong, stable interpersonal relationships.

Trait Self-control

The personality characteristic that involves the ability to regulate one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals.